Since the diet of our companion dogs has changed so much in a short period of time, with processed food becoming the norm, they have seemingly lost their ability to deal with bones, with many reporting vomiting or dangerous obstructions following a meal of bones. In some respects, it is true that our dogs have lost their ability to deal with bones, but not in the way you might think.
Existing knots may tighten! Dirt & oil may become trapped! (Clogged follicles) You could create more knots! If your dog’s coat contains a multitude of knots and/or matting, dirt and sebum can build up within the knots. This build-up of hair, dirt and sebum can cause “clogged follicles” which leads to skin irritation, dandruff, possible … Read more
I know, I know. Your dogs hair is falling out all over the place, what could possibly be so amazing about it?!Well, I’m here to convince you of your dogs unique abilities that are only possible because of their hair. As we continue to share our homes with more and more animals, we must realise … Read more
Disclaimer: If you don’t like talking about poop, exit this article right now! 😅 If you think your pup might have an anal gland issue then stuck it up and read on! The issue with expressing anal glands for me comes with the lack of understanding. I find that many believe it’s just a normal … Read more
In my experience as a Dog Groomer, the cause of Doggy Dandruff is sometimes a really simple fix. Of course, there are situations where dandruff requires medical attention, but, you can certainly look into a few things before using any drastic measures – and don’t be mistaken, it is not normal, your dog should not … Read more
Pelotherapy has so many benefits and I’m so happy that we have access to amazing health care for our pups! For those that have read my article “What is Canine Pelotherapy?”. I’m sure you’ve been wondering what it looks like. To answer that, I’m going to tell you a story. As a dog spa, I … Read more
As some of you may know, my dog has Separation Anxiety – Proper, Separation Anxiety. One of the things that was recommended to me by his Trainer was to make his food last longer and make it more fun. Dog’s love to sniff, lick and forage, also known as – Enrichment. One way to provide … Read more
Summary– High-quality mineral mud can be used to assist in the treatment of skin conditions, improve the function of the skin, improve skin & coat health and absorb toxins.– Animals have been taking mud baths instinctually in the wild, we’re only now applying it to ourselves and domestic pets for overall health. I am so … Read more
Surprisingly, even as a dog groomer, I’m asked this question a lot. And I actually love it! It’s great that people are thinking about their pet’s weight. Granted, I’m not a vet, but I can certainly help with what to look for. Don’t Pop Pup on the Scales!Dog’s come in all shapes and sizes. A … Read more
The straight forward answer is every 4-6 weeks for long haired breeds and every 8-12 weeks for short haired breeds. Why? Well, that’s the average time it takes for your dog to get dirty to the point they probably require a wash.However, every dog is different. “You shouldn’t wash your dog more than once a … Read more
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